Guns Across America rally

Supporters of gun rights held "Guns Across America" rallies across the country Saturday in response to President Barack Obama's plan to curb gun violence.

By compiled from wire photos

on January 19, 2013 3:40 PM

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Several hundred people gather on the lawn of the Capitol in Montgomery, Ala., for a rally against gun control on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. James Wilson of Elmore, Ala., joined the crowd with his father, and proudly carried his Come and Take It flag. less

Several hundred people gather on the lawn of the Capitol in Montgomery, Ala., for a rally against gun control on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. James Wilson of Elmore, Ala., joined the crowd with his father, and ... more

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A man who refused to be identified holds an AR-15 semi-automatic riffle at rally in support for gun rights at the Capitol in Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The rally, dubbed, "Guns Across America", at Connecticut's state Capitol and state capitol buildings across the country to raise concerns about possible new gun legislation that could affect gun owners' rights in the wake of the Dec. 14 school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. less

A man who refused to be identified holds an AR-15 semi-automatic riffle at rally in support for gun rights at the Capitol in Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The rally, dubbed, "Guns Across America", ... more

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A man holds a sign at a gun rights rally at the Capitol in Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.

A man holds a sign at a gun rights rally at the Capitol in Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.

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New York Assemblyman James Tedisco, R-Schenectady, holds up his copy of the Constitution while speaking at a rally outside the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. Thousands gathered to protest against a new gun law passed in New York and other proposed legislation. less

New York Assemblyman James Tedisco, R-Schenectady, holds up his copy of the Constitution while speaking at a rally outside the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. Thousands gathered to protest ... more

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Norman Prather of Clanton, Ala., joins several hundred people at the Alabama Capitol in Montgomery, Ala., for a rally against gun control on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. Hundreds of similar rally's were held across the nation in opposition to proposed gun law changes by President Obama. less

Norman Prather of Clanton, Ala., joins several hundred people at the Alabama Capitol in Montgomery, Ala., for a rally against gun control on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. Hundreds of similar rally's were held across ... more

Austin Ehlinger helps hold a banner during a Guns Across America rally at the state capitol, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Austin, Texas. Texas officials opposed to new federal gun control proposals plan to speak on the steps of the state Capitol during a pro-Second Amendment rally. The event is one of many rallies planned across the country Saturday. They come four days after President Barack Obama unveiled a sweeping plan to curb gun violence. less

Austin Ehlinger helps hold a banner during a Guns Across America rally at the state capitol, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Austin, Texas. Texas officials opposed to new federal gun control proposals plan to ... more

Michael Vest and his daughter, Lilly Ann, 5, attend a rally by gun rights advocates on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Supporters of gun rights held "Guns Across America" rallies across the country Saturday in response to President Barack Obama's plan to curb gun violence. less

Michael Vest and his daughter, Lilly Ann, 5, attend a rally by gun rights advocates on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Supporters of gun rights held "Guns Across America" rallies across the country ... more

Tea bags hang from the hat of Steve Wandtke during a Guns Across America rally at the state capitol, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Austin. Texas officials opposed to new federal gun control proposals plan to speak on the steps of the state Capitol during a pro-Second Amendment rally. The event is one of many rallies planned across the country Saturday. They come four days after President Barack Obama unveiled a sweeping plan to curb gun violence. less

Tea bags hang from the hat of Steve Wandtke during a Guns Across America rally at the state capitol, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Austin. Texas officials opposed to new federal gun control proposals plan to ... more

Naphtali Rothrock, left, and her sister Naomi Rothrock, both of Sprakers, N.Y., join a rally outside the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 to assert their right to own firearms and to denounce recent gun-control efforts. Thousands gathered to protest against a new gun law passed in New York and other proposed legislation. less

Naphtali Rothrock, left, and her sister Naomi Rothrock, both of Sprakers, N.Y., join a rally outside the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 to assert their right to own firearms and to denounce ... more

Gun rights supporters rally at the Capitol in Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The rally, dubbed, "Guns Across America", at Connecticut's state Capitol and state capitol buildings across the country to raise concerns about possible new gun legislation that could affect gun owners' rights in the wake of the Dec. 14 school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. less

Gun rights supporters rally at the Capitol in Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The rally, dubbed, "Guns Across America", at Connecticut's state Capitol and state capitol buildings across the country ... more

Gun rights advocates demonstrate near the Capitol building on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Supporters of gun rights held "Guns Across America" rallies across the country Saturday in response to President Barack Obama's plan to curb gun violence. less

Gun rights advocates demonstrate near the Capitol building on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Supporters of gun rights held "Guns Across America" rallies across the country Saturday in response to ... more

Anthony Mele, a firearms dealer from Rockland County, speaks during a rally outside the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. Thousands gathered to protest against a new gun law passed in New York and other proposed legislation. less

Anthony Mele, a firearms dealer from Rockland County, speaks during a rally outside the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. Thousands gathered to protest against a new gun law passed in New ... more

Standing next to his shotgun, Ron Mabus, of Mifflinburg, Pa., holds an American flag during a demonstration to support gun rights Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Danville, Pa. Rallies are being held by gun rights advocates four days after President Barack Obama unveiled a sweeping plan to curb gun violence. less

Standing next to his shotgun, Ron Mabus, of Mifflinburg, Pa., holds an American flag during a demonstration to support gun rights Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Danville, Pa. Rallies are being held by gun rights ... more

Rafael Cafagna, of Killeen, Texas, fights back tears during the singing of the national anthem at the Guns Across America rally at the Capitol in Austin, Texas, Saturday, January 19, 2013. At left is Rafael's wife, Shannon Cafagna. less

Rafael Cafagna, of Killeen, Texas, fights back tears during the singing of the national anthem at the Guns Across America rally at the Capitol in Austin, Texas, Saturday, January 19, 2013. At left is Rafael's ... more

Gun rights supporters gather at a Guns Across America rally at the Texas state capitol, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Austin, Texas. Thousands of gun advocates have gathered peacefully at state capitals across the U.S. to rally against stricter limits on firearms. less

Gun rights supporters gather at a Guns Across America rally at the Texas state capitol, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Austin, Texas. Thousands of gun advocates have gathered peacefully at state capitals across ... more

Gun rights supporters hold signs at a Guns Across America rally at the Texas state capitol, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Austin, Texas. Thousands of gun advocates have gathered peacefully at state capitals across the U.S. to rally against stricter limits on firearms. less

Gun rights supporters hold signs at a Guns Across America rally at the Texas state capitol, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Austin, Texas. Thousands of gun advocates have gathered peacefully at state capitals ... more

A guns rights supporter carries a flag and a rifle at a Guns Across America rally at the Texas state capitol, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Austin, Texas. Thousands of gun advocates have gathered peacefully at state capitals across the U.S. to rally against stricter limits on firearms. less

A guns rights supporter carries a flag and a rifle at a Guns Across America rally at the Texas state capitol, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Austin, Texas. Thousands of gun advocates have gathered peacefully at ... more

Photo: Eric Gay, Associated Press

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